PROSPECTUS
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Authority
The LIEBHERR 2017 World Table Tennis Championships will be
hosted and organized by the Table Tennis Association of Germany
(DTTB) under the auspices and authority of the International Table
Tennis Federation.
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Date and Place
The Championships will be held from Monday 29 May to Monday 5
June 2017 at Messe Düsseldorf, Messeplatz (Entrance north), 40474
Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Events
The following Championship events will be played:
Men´s Singles
(Holder: MA Long, China)
Women´s Singles
(Holder: DING Ning, China)
Men´s Doubles
(Holders: XU Xin / ZHANG Jike, China)
Women´s Doubles
(Holders: LIU Shiwen / ZHU Yuling, China)
Mixed Doubles
(Holders: XU Xin, China / YANG Haeun, Korea)
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Provisional
Schedule
The venues will be open for practice
- from 26 May at 10:00h (practice hall with 32 tables)
- from 27 May at 10.00h (main competition hall with 4 tables
and second competition hall with 28 tables)
27 May 2017 Draws (1st part)
28 May 2017 Opening Ceremony, Draws (2nd part)
29 May 2017 Qualifications
30 May 2017 Qualifications + Competition proper (doubles)
31 May 2017 Competition proper (all events)
1 June 2017 Competition proper (all events)
2 June 2017 Competition proper (all events)
3 June 2017 Competition proper
Mixed Doubles final
4 June 2017 Competition proper
Men’s Doubles, Women’s Singles finals
5 June 2017 Competition proper
Men’s Singles, Women’s Doubles finals
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Rules
The Championships will be conducted in accordance with the current
Laws of Table Tennis, the Regulations for International Competitions
and the Special Regulations for World Championships.
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Equipment
The following equipment will be used:
Tables, Net and Post: Double Happiness (table top black)
Ball:
Nittaku 40+ *** (white)
Sports flooring:
Gerflor (red)
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All racket coverings must be of a type currently authorized by the
ITTF.
Eligibility
The Championships will be open to Associations
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Whose membership subscriptions have been paid up to and
including those for 2016;
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Have taken part with at least one player or team (an entry) in
its preceding Continental Championships, including
qualification tournaments, or Continental Games (see
Regulation 4.1.3.1 and 1.16.3.3)
Nominated players have to be eligible to represent their Associations
according to Regulation 4.1.3 in the 2016 ITTF Handbook.
Associations with outstanding fees from previous World
Championships will be required to pay the amount to the ITTF before
their entries are accepted.
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Fees
Submission of
Entries
The entry fees will be as follows:
Men´s and Women’s Singles:
Mens’, Women´s and Mixed Doubles:
EUR 23,5 for each entry
EUR 47 for each pair
All entry forms must be duly filled and submitted to the ITTF
before the deadline dates.
ITTF accepts only on-line entries (both for preliminary and
final) by using National Association’s password to register on
the ITTF web-site (ITTF.com).
9.1 Preliminary entries
The intention to enter a delegation and confirmation of the players’
participation will be the first step on the ITTF on-line entry system.
The closing date for the receipt of this information is Sunday 15th
January 2017.
9.2 Final entries
Entries must be submitted on the ITTF on-line entry system by
providing all necessary information. In order to go through the entry
process successfully, each field has to be completed properly. Final
entries will be open from Sunday 29th January 2017 and entries
must be sent to the ITTF not later than Wednesday 29th March
2017.
Each Association shall be entitled to enter 3 men and 3 women
players in each singles event, with one additional player ranked in
the top 100 and one additional player ranked in the top 20 of the
ITTF World Ranking list issued in January 2017 to a maximum of 5
men and 5 women. The maximum entry for each association is 2
men’s doubles, 2 women’s doubles and 2 mixed doubles; all players
may be different.
In doubles events, both players may be from different Associations.
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The host Association may enter up to 6 men and 6 women in each
singles event, 3 men’s doubles, 3 women’s doubles and 3 mixed
doubles regardless of ranking.
The size of each “Official delegation” (Form A1) will be limited to a
maximum of: 1 doctor, 2 physiotherapists, 1 chief of delegation, the
President of the Association, 1 professional Press Officer, 2 AGM
delegates (including the President if nominated as a delegate) plus
the number of players selected by the Association and eligible for the
competition. The number of coaches cannot exceed three (3) if
total number of players is less than 8; cannot exceed four (4) if
number of players is 8 or 9; cannot exceed five (5) if number of the
players is 10 or more.
All the “Other persons” (Form A2) of the Delegation must be listed
separately.
The Organizing Committee guarantees that members of each “Official
delegation” will stay in the same hotel.
Please note that the preliminary and final entries must be
submitted on-line ONLY to the ITTF.
No additional entry is allowed after the final entry deadline
(Wednesday 29th March 2017), only changes or cancellations are
accepted in case of all accredited persons. These modifications can
be done online until 15th April 2017. The on-line system will be
closed after 15th April 2017.
9.3 Modifications
Modifications after 15th April 2017 to accepted entries (entries
received by the deadline) must be made according to item 4.1.6 of
the ITTF Handbook using the appropriate form for that purpose
(“Modifications to Entry Form”).
9.4 On-line entry forms on ITTF web-site
Starting Sunday 15 January 2017 until Wednesday 29 March
2017 all Associations can submit their entries on-line, on the ITTF
web-site, through the following URL address:entries.ittf.com/2017
9.5 Travel and accommodation information
Accommodation details have to be sent together with the final entries
until Wednesday 29 March 2017. Travel details (including
departure) have to be added on-line until 15 April 2017.
Each Association has a login and a password to access the online entry system. (The code and the password is the same as
was/is used at previous WTTC and at World /Pro/ Tour
events.)
An acknowledgment of the receipt of entry forms and any updates
will be sent by e-mail. If this confirmation has not been received, the
ITTF should be notified by e-mail ([email protected]).
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9.6 Visa application deadline
Based on the ITTF Executive Committee decision the organizers
identify deadline indicating the date after which they cannot
guarantee that the visa process will be concluded on time before the
WTTC. For this reason it is in the vital interests of all participating
Associations to submit all necessary information for getting the
invitation letter and to get into contact with their closest Embassy/
Consulate within the deadline (visa application deadline).
Furthermore, delegation members of several associations have to
attend visa application interview also within a certain deadline to be
sure to get the visa on time (visa interview deadline).
For the 2017 WTTC no deadlines are indicated, instead, the entry
system opens early in order that visa appointments and applications
could be submitted and scheduled early, allowing sufficient time for
the visa process.
Schengen visa can be applied for up to 3 months before the intended
day of arrival in Germany. Depending on your travel date, you can
schedule your appointment for as early as 28 February 2017.
Please note that appointments at the embassy/visa service center
can already be booked up to 3 months prior to the planned date of
visa application. As there can be long waiting lists at some
embassies/visa service centers, please place your request for an
appointment there on time. You can ask for a date from December
2016 onwards.
Please ensure that you start the visa application process as early as
possible.
Check the list of nationals who need and do not need visa to stay in
Germany on this link:
http://www.auswaertigesamt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/StaatenlisteVisumpflicht_node.html
Check address and contact to the nearest Embassy and Consulate for
visa applications on this link:
http://www.auswaertigesamt.de/EN/Laenderinformationen/DtAuslandsvertretungenA-ZLaenderauswahlseite_node.html
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Copy of Passport
and Photographs
As part of the entry process, photocopy of passport and an
accreditation photograph (4cm x 3cm) have to be provided for visa
and accreditation purposes. In order to avoid delays at the
Accreditation Centre, Associations providing all required information
and payment in advance will have priority during the accreditation
process.
ATTENTION: Regardless if visa is needed or not, date of issue of all
passports must not be before May 2007 and all passports must be
valid at least 3 months after the departure date from Germany.
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Obligations
The entry will contain a statement that players nominated are willing
to compete against any other participating player and that the
participants respect and acknowledge regulations and rules of the
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ITTF Handbook. This statement must be confirmed by a responsible
official of the nominating Association and no entry form will be
accepted unless such an undertaking has been given.
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Liability
12.1 By entering the Championships, participants agree to abide by
all ITTF rules and by the rules and regulations of the Organizing
Committee. All entered associations, pairs and individual players
agree to be under the auspices of the ITTF and its agents in all
matters concerning television coverage, video, internet web casting,
motion picture coverage, and photographic coverage of any kind.
Participants release all rights, or rights held by their agents or
sponsors, in all matters relating to television and web casting
coverage, video and motion picture coverage, and photographic
coverage of any kind; and hence accept such coverage during the
World Championships. A participant’s refusal of above listed coverage
may be subject to suspension or dismissal from the competition. Any
participant, when called upon, must appear promptly to press
conferences or medal presentations and follow the procedures set by
the ITTF and the Organizing Committee.
12.2 By entering the World Championships, each association must
ensure that all delegation members confirm that they know that their
personal data will be shared with the Organizers and ITTF who, in
turn, undertake not to share it with any unauthorized person in any
way.
12.3 In the context of betting, participants in the World
Championships shall follow the ITTF Regulations against Illegal
Betting and Corruptions (Chapter 6 of the ITTF Handbook). They
shall not, by any manner whatsoever, infringe the principle of fair
play, show unsporting conduct, or attempt to influence the course or
result of a competition, or any part thereof, in a manner contrary to
sporting ethics. Any violation of this principle shall be disciplined
according to provisions of ITTF regulation 3.5.3.
12.4 By entering the World Championships, all delegation members
undertake to abide by the ITTF’s anti-doping rules in effect (Chapter
5 of the ITTF Handbook).
12.5 By entering the World Championships, all delegation members
undertake to abide by the ITTF Anti-Harassment Policy and
Procedures (Chapter 7 of the ITTF Handbook).
12.6 By entering the World Championships, each association must
ensure that all delegation members have medical insurance for the
duration of the Championships.
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Draw
The draws for qualification stage and competition proper will be
conducted under the supervision of the ITTF Technical Commissioner
in Düsseldorf on 27 May 2017 (place and time TBA).
Draws for the No. 1-16 seeded players in singles will take place
separately on 28 May 2017 (place and time TBA). No.1-16 seeded
players in singles have to attend the draw.
Place and time for further draws in later stage will be announced on
site.
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Delegations (Jury)
Meeting
The Jury will meet with Organizing Committee’s representatives,
Referees and Team Managers on 28 May 2017 (time and place TBA).
The Jury will meet on subsequent occasions during the
Championships, if required. An Association directly affected by a
matter under consideration at a Jury meeting is entitled to be
represented at that meeting.
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Umpires And
Referees
All matches will be controlled by qualified umpires and referees, in
accordance with the Directives for Match Officials at World Title
Competitions (page 168 of the 2016 ITTF Handbook).
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Awards
The winning players in various events will be entitled to hold the
appropriate trophies until 31 December 2018.
In addition to the Championship trophies the winner in each event
will receive a gold medal, the losing finalist will receive a silver medal
and the losing semi-finalists will receive bronze medals. All players
taking part will receive a certificate of participation.
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Meetings
A General Meeting of members (AGM) will be held on Wednesday
31 May 2017 at the Stadthalle of the Congress Center at the fair
ground Messe Düsseldorf. Each Association, whose membership
subscriptions have been paid up to and including those for 2016 is
entitled to be represented by two delegates at the Meeting. The ITTF
recommends that at least one delegate should be a woman.
The ITTF Board of Directors will meet on Friday 2 June 2017 (at the
fair ground; room TBA).
Details in writing of business and propositions to be dealt with at the
AGM and Board of Directors must reach the ITTF Secretariat not
later than Tuesday 28 February 2017.
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Free Hospitality
Free accommodation and meals will be provided from lunch on 28
May to breakfast on 6 June 2017 for
• Two (2) men and two (2) women players nominated by an
Association (on double occupancy basis);
• One (1) delegate to the Annual General Meeting from each
Association if he/she is not already included in the nominated
players listed above;
• Members of the ITTF Board of Directors, the Olympic and
Paralympic Commission and full members of Committees and
the Technical and Women in Sport Commissioners.
• Honorary Presidents and Personal Honorary Members;
• President’s Advisory Council Members;
• Three (3) members of the Doping Control Panel appointed by
the Sports Science & Medical Committee;
• Members of the Athletes’ Commission not already included in
the nominated players listed above;
• All the International Umpires, Referees and other officials
from other Associations invited in accordance with the
Directives for Match Officials;
• Seven (7) members of the ITTF staff.
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Hospitality for
Charge
Players and officials who are listed on Associations’ official entry
forms but who are not entitled to free hospitality can take the official
hospitality package including meals, transport and admission, at a
charge of EUR 158 per person per day in a twin/double room or EUR
199 per person per day in a single room.
The hospitality package includes an obligatory minimum 3 days for
players and coaches, and minimum 2 days for all other accredited
persons.
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Payment
Associations are requested to pay their entry fees, extra hospitality
costs and hospitality costs for those persons not entitled to free
accommodation and meals.
Payment should be made in EURO currency by direct Bank Transfer
within 8 days upon receiving invoice from the Organizing
Committee, but not later than 18 May 2017 to the following
account:
Account Holder: Deutscher Tischtennis-Bund
Bank Name: Frankfurter Volksbank
Bank Address: Triftstraße 14, 60528 Frankfurt
Account number / IBAN: DE66 5019 0000 6000 7395 27
BIC / Swift: FFVBDEFF
Payment has to be made by covering all bank fees in connection with
the bank transfers after receiving the pro-forma invoice from the
organizers.
The Organizing Committee will make hotel reservations and pick-up
arrangements only for Associations that have completed their
payments.
Cancellation
Reimbursement of pre-paid costs will be done upon request only if
the cancellation has been announced before 17th April 2017.
For cancellation of accommodation for members of Delegations after
the deadline of the Final Entries, the cancellation fee will be as
follows:
Before 17 April 2017 - no cancellation fee.
From 17 April until 15 May: 50% cancellation fee of the total costs
for each person not having free hospitality.
From 16 May: 80% cancellation fee of the total costs for each
person not having free hospitality.
The Organizing Committee should not cancel the rooms of the
persons taken in charge by them except if they receive official
information from the associations concerned.
The Organizing Committee should not cancel the rooms of the
persons not taken in charge by them if:
- they have received the full payment in advance or
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they have received the confirmation of date and time of
arrival or
they have received an official confirmation of the flight
tickets by the company or the travel agency.
If the Organizing Committee does not receive any of these 3 above
confirmations on time they are free to cancel the rooms.
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Arrival Information
The deadline to provide travel details is 15 April 2017. Participating
delegations must inform the WTTC Competition Manager, Didier
Leroy ([email protected]) and the Organizing Committee of any
change on their arrival date and time at least three days prior to
their arrival and no later than 23:59 h (local time) on 26 May 2017.
Delegations not providing travel details before 23:59 h (local time)
on 26 May 2017 will not have their players in the draw.
The Organizing Committee provides pick-up service from and to
Duesseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Duesseldorf Main
Train Station.
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